Physiological Effects of Abscisic Acid (ABA) and Gibberellic Acid Physiological Effects of Abscisic Acid and Gibberellic Acid: Gibberellin (Gibberellic Acid) and Abscisic Acid (ABA) are two important plant hormones. Plant Hormones also called ‘Phytohormones’ or ‘Plant Growth Substances’, are signaling molecules produced in very minute quantities in the plants that […]
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Immunoglobulins (Antibodies): Structure, Characteristics and Functions
In the previous post, we have discussed the introductory features of antibodies. There we have also discussed the reason for calling Antibodies (Ab) as Immunoglobulins (Ig). In this lesson, we will see the detailed account on Immunoglobulin Structure and Function. What are Immunoglobulins (Ig)? As we discussed earlier, the Antibodies […]
Continue ReadingDifference between Flower and Vegetative Shoot
Flower vs Vegetative Branch The flower is the reproductive structure formed in the plant group Angiosperms or Magnoliophyta, commonly called as the ‘Flowering Plants’. The flower is a ‘modified branch’ or axis developed from a ‘determinate’ apical meristem. The term ‘determinate’ indicates the absence of further growth of the apical […]
Continue ReadingDifference between Lyophilic and Lyophobic Sols – Comparison Table
Lyophilic Sols vs Lyophobic Sols Sols are colloidal systems in which a solid is dispersed in a liquid. There are two types of sols – (1) Lyophobic Sols and (2). Lyophilic Sols (1). Lyophilic sols: They are solvent loving sols. In lyophilic sols, the dispersed phase shows a positive affinity […]
Continue ReadingGATE XL Zoology Model Questions for Free 03
Dear GATE XL Aspirants, Welcome to GATE XL Zoology Mock Test – 03. This Mock Test is for the preparation of GATE Life Sciences (XL) Zoology Paper Examination. It Consists of 15 Questions in MCQ format. You are also requested to visit our Zoology Notes, Zoology PPT and Zoology MCQ pages. Previous […]
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